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Dorothy Young Obituary

YOUNG, Dorothy (Stockwell) Of Wakefield April 6. Wife of the late L. Murray Young. Mother of Wendy Carrier and husband Ken, Laurie Riley and husband John, Sherrie Ogden and husband David, Vicki Martin, Faith Martin and Bob Pronski, and Lynne Sardella and husband Louie. Grandmother of Daniel, Peter, Matthew, John, Brett, Erin, Ben, Jared, Madeleine, Danielle, Nicole, Justin, and Samantha. Great grandmother of Anthony, Tessa, Aleena, Christopher, Owen, Ella, and Lily. A Memorial service will be held in the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Wakefield on Friday at 11am. Relatives and friends may call at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Thursday 4-8pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Wakefield Citizens Scholarship Foundation, c/o the Dorothy and Murray Young Fund, P.O. Box 321, Wakefield, MA, or to Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry, 8 Lafayette St., Wakefield, MA 01880 For obit/directions/guestbook,www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 7, 2010.

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Kathleen Nicolle

April 13, 2010

Dear Wendy, Ken and family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. I can tell by these loving tributes that she was a wonderful person, who'll be missed dearly. Much love to you all.

Mark & Avis Hughes

April 8, 2010

To you all, our sincere sympathies during a difficult time. I will always remember Aunt Dotty as the genuinely warm, caring and kind person that she was, and of course, her wonderful infectious laugh.

With Love
Mark & Avis

Jean Parrish

April 8, 2010

We will all miss our Aunt Dottie. She had a way of making each one of us feel special. We feel so blessed that she was a part of our lives and will cherish each memory of her. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jean (Hughes) Parrish & Family

Carrie Kraft

April 7, 2010

Hi Vicki
I know that we just met a couple of times, But my heart goes out to you and your family. Just want to let you know that you are in my heart and prayers.
Carrie Kraft from Everett

April 7, 2010

To Dotty's family, Marge and I send our sincerely felt sympathy for your loss, She was a wonderful person who always had a place for you in her heart. We will miss her. Love, Marge and Karl Reid

Lisa Giovino

April 7, 2010

To Dot's Family,
We were saddened to read about Dot's passing this morning. We have such fond memories of her, always a smile on her face!!! We shared many great times during our Wakefield Choral Society and Wakefield Repertory Theater days. Dot was a sweetheart and she will truly be missed by so many. Take comfort in your wonderful memories of her and know that she is reunited with her beloved Murray!!!
With love and prayers,
Lisa, Leanne and Lynda Giovino

April 7, 2010

I will miss my Aunt Dottie so much. She was a positive light in my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Deb (Hughes) Hanna

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